From a Sociobiological Perspective, Altruism Is a Behavior That

question 52

Multiple Choice

From a sociobiological perspective, altruism is a behavior that

• A)does not have a genetic basis.
• B)has the potential to enhance the altruist's fitness at a later point in time.
• C)will always be selected against.
• D)occurs only in the social insects.

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Definitions:

Functional Group

A specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for a characteristic chemical reaction of that molecule.

Chemical Properties

Characteristics of a substance that become evident during a chemical reaction, revealing the composition of the substance and how it reacts under certain conditions.

Organic Molecules

Compounds containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, often along with other elements, that are the basis of life on Earth.

Cellulose

Cellulose is a complex carbohydrate that serves as a primary structural component of plant cell walls, providing rigidity and resistance to mechanical stress.